Entrepreneurship Awareness Program University of Ladakh, Leh Campus

In a bid to foster self-reliance and entrepreneurial spirit among Ladakhi youth, Enterprising Ladakh—the flagship initiative of the Department of Higher Education, UT Ladakh—organized a three-day Entrepreneurship Awareness Program (EAP) at the University of Ladakh, Leh Campus, from July 4 to 6, 2025. The Enterprising Ladakh is an Initiative of Department of Higher Education, UT of Ladakh which is being implemented by the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad. This program is designed to empower youth through innovation and enterprise for entrepreneurship. The EAP introduced participants to core concepts such as ideation, business planning, Govt Schemes, Presentation Skill etc. Sessions were conducted by a panel of expert mentors, local entrepreneurs, subject specialists, and EDII faculty members. On Day 1, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ladakh, Prof. Saket Kushwaha, inaugurated the program. This was followed by sessions on Schemes offered by NABARD entrepreneurial mindset and local business opportunities, conducted by DDM NABARD Tsering Dorjey, Mr. Abhishake Nandan, Mr. Rigzin Wangdus, and Ms. Fariha Fatima from Enterprising Ladakh, EDII Ahmedabad. Day 2 featured interactive discussions on product design, packaging, and sustainability led by Ms. Fariha Fatima, along with a product demonstration session by Mr. Bijendra Singh, Founder, IRHS Pvt. Ltd., and Ms. Nidhi Verma, Founder, Intelismart Energy Solutions. In continuation, Day 3 of EAP was focused on developing the presentation skill among participating students, Initially, Mr. Abhishake Nandan given a presentation on “How to present your idea” after that EDII Faculty Dr. Anjani Singh taken a session on Social Entrepreneurship and its importance. Post these sessions students were invited to share their idea. Six students came up and shared their ideas out of which three were appreciated as well. More than 20 students attended the program. The Enterprising Ladakh initiative will continue its outreach across all seven districts of the UT, aiming to inspire a new generation of changemakers and job creators.